1 2 Plywood Roof Deck

Plywood used for roof decking is typically called sheathing and carries a grade stamp indicating its load and span ratings and other performance factors.

1 2 plywood roof deck.

Floor and roof sheathing conforming with this table shall be deemed to meet the design criteria of section 2304 7. On more modern homes roof decks are more often seen with laminated panels of plywood or non laminated oriented strand boards osb. Oriented strand board 660663 the home depot. Oriented strand board is an excellent choice for roof deck wall and subfloor sheathing.

Osb panels often have lines at 16 and 24 in. Uniform load deflection limitations 1 180 of span under live load plus dead load 1 240 under live load only. The materials can range anywhere from asphalt wood metal clay or even glass. The materials used may vary depending on the location of the building to the shape of the roof and even the surrounding climate.

1 2 or 5 8 inch plywood is. In our area 1 2 in. Some panels have a textured surface which makes them less slippery when used for roof sheathing. 3 4 plywood 4x8 3 8 plywood plywood subflooring plywood roof sheathing 48 24 sheathing plywood 3 4 in.

Osb has its advantages. Provides exceptional dimensional stability and stiffness. Osb sheathing costs a few dollars less per sheet than 1 2 in. 1 inch 25 4 mm 1 pound per square foot 0 0479 kn m 2.

Cdx ground contact pressure treated plywood model 131876 45 98 45 98. Intervals so you know where underlying studs rafters and joists are for nailing.